I ahve fallen in love with a coat I cannot afford.

[ZombiesAteYourCervix]

A north face duvet type.

I love it so much I well up thinking about it.

I cannot justify £220 for it though.

I am very sad.

I would buy it if you really like it. I tried that one on and it looked shite.

It's too late now. I've given it to the dog.

Agree with cyb - better a black pudding than a purple sausage.

Also, did you say upthread you wanted xl?

May I be frank?

Don't. Don't do it to yourself. Just don't.

Get it.

Early Christmas present to yourself.

Are you planning a trip to the artic shortly? If not then get a grip as that is a seriously fugly coat. And yes you could get something warm which looks much more stylish.

bollocks

sausage.
back to drawing board.

what will keep me warm?

lets face it, I am fat. Nothing I wear is going to make me look any less fat.

but i am ver cold.

You will look like a cornish pasty on legs, but you will be warm and you will look like a cornish pasty for years as those coats last ages.

Which is the Land's end one cod raves about?

Is it this one?

Dont listen to me-I am in a mood as I cannot afford a faux fur jacket I have been lusting after-from sainsburys ffs!-even though it is now reduced

what is this 30% of at Gap you speak of? Do tell!

Also, I saw a coat exactly like that for a fraction of the price at a store called Decathalon - they do sporting goods and clothes. Is there one near you? I think it was about £60?!?!?!

and i am a hippy. a fat hippy. i don't do stylish.

What is it you like about it?

it was warm. and felt really soft and light and warm.

I have that coat and bought it 2 years ago. I felt sick at the cost and my DH gave me a massive bollocking.

However, it is one of the best things I have ever bought. I wear it everyday in winter as it is soooooooooooo warm and snuggly.

It is an investment, you wont have to buy another new coat for years.

Interested in the Lands End one which looks like it might be sort-of-less-sausagey-if-you-are-not-a-twig let shaped....

lands end one interesting. has anyone done a direct comparison anywhere?

I have a bit of a blind spot when it comes to down coats. Don't understand them. So, forgive me if I'm way off, but how about:

This?

This?

This?

This?

I like the second one.

They get too hot though, once you start marching along, them down coats

I love a bit of sheepskin, me.

second one ok. not liking the belts though. but thanks.

Awww, Zombies

Go and get your coat. It will make you happy.

I always think those coats make people look like they are wearing old fashioned immersion heater covers

i may have a looky later. too bloody cold to go out now.

while i have your attention. how do you feel about a poncho?